How a succession battle over a beloved New England supermarket empire turned ugly

Business Insider | 07-09-2026 10:58am |

A succession battle at Market Basket, a New England supermarket chain, escalated in 2014 when the board ousted CEO Artie T. Demoulas amid a feud with his cousin Artie S. Demoulas. Artie T. rallied workers and customers, leading to protests and a boycott that disrupted operations. The conflict highlighted deep divisions within the Demoulas family over control of the company. The labor battle drew widespread attention and ultimately resulted in Artie T.'s reinstatement.

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